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Date Found: 1981-02-28

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Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

85%Strong
John Rafferty
John Rafferty
MP13016 • Missing since May 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 125–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
Bruce Garsen
Bruce Garsen
MP79002 • Missing since Sep 7, 1977 from San Pedro, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%126 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Robert Sotelo
Robert Sotelo
MP25116 • Missing since Aug 25, 1978 from Oxnard, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 88%126 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Evan Snider
Evan Snider
MP9438 • Missing since Oct 22, 1976 from Long Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
Harold Melching
Harold Melching
MP34881 • Missing since Sep 8, 1980 from Adelanto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 48%126 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
MP25615 • Missing since May 14, 1977 from Fontana, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 40%126 lb vs 196 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Richard Boldon
Richard Boldon
MP13975 • Missing since Aug 19, 1971 from West Hollywood, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 94%126 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Lawrence Feeley
Lawrence Feeley
MP114050 • Missing since Aug 1, 1975 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
Marvin Shahan
Marvin Shahan
MP51388 • Missing since Nov 1, 1969 from El Cajon, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 78%126 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.